CVE-2025-23683 HIGH

CVE-2025-23683: WordPress MACME plugin <= 1.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Xdxdvsxdxd
Product MACME
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in xdxdVSxdxd MACME macme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects MACME: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MACME versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers to steal data, hijack sessions, or redirect to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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